Leonardo signs MOU with PAF at the Farnborough Airshow in the UK, ‘[Edaily Kim Sung-jin] Hanwha Systems announced on the 22nd that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the joint development of ‘air-cooled AESA radar’ with global aerospace and defense company Leonardo at the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK.’,
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, ‘As the first domestic developer of air-cooled AESA radar, Hanwha Systems aims to enhance the highly acclaimed air-cooled AESA radar technology with Leonardo and secure a diverse lineup of AESA radars that can be mounted on various aircraft such as fighter jets, small reconnaissance aircraft, and drones to diversify its export market.’,
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, ‘Globally, future military systems are evolving towards the operation of both manned and unmanned integrated systems to ensure the survivability of friendly forces and maximize combat power, and the need for unmanned systems is actively being recognized.’,
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, ‘The ‘air-cooled’ technology is a groundbreaking technology that cools radar, which generates a lot of heat, using only air without the need for a separate cooling device, unlike conventional water-cooled systems. In addition, it is also possible to develop an integrated AESA radar that combines signal processing and power supply devices in one radar, allowing high-performance radars to be mounted on small and lightweight drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the 3~5m wingspan category.’,
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, ‘The AESA radar to be developed by the two companies is expected to be equipped with high-resolution SAR, enabling airborne, ground, and maritime information collection and mobile target detection missions, thereby maximizing surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. AESA radar serves as the ‘eyes’ of fighter aircraft, playing a critical role in future air combat as one of the most important equipment for detecting and tracking aerial and ground/maritime targets simultaneously.’,
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, ‘Leonardo is a leading European defense company that supplies radars and electronic warfare equipment to a variety of aircraft in Europe, and Hanwha Systems aims to export the air-cooled AESA radar developed in cooperation with Leonardo to the Italian and European markets through Leonardo’s established supply chain.’,
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, ‘Park Hyuk, Head of Hanwha Systems’ Surveillance and Reconnaissance Division, stated, “Hanwha Systems will continue its collaboration with Leonardo to lead the global air-cooled AESA radar market and develop AESA radars suitable for various aircraft.” He added, “Following the Cheongung-II multifunction radar, the AESA radar could also establish itself as a key export product for Hanwha Systems.”‘,
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, ‘Hanwha Systems and Leonardo have been collaborating since signing a memorandum of understanding for the overseas export of AESA radar for aircraft in 2022. In May, Hanwha Systems announced the signing of a contract for the supply of ‘fighter aircraft AESA radar’ antennas that can be mounted on Korean FA-50 fighter jets, marking the first export of core AESA radar components.’,
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, ‘Last month, Hanwha Systems won a project for the development of air-cooled AESA radar for unmanned aerial vehicles by the Defense Science Research Institute, kicking off the production of the first air-cooled AESA radar in South Korea. Prior to this, it participated as a prototyping firm in the project for the development of AESA radar systems for Korea’s KF-21 indigenous fighter aircraft led by the Defense Science Research Institute and is currently in the mass production phase.’,
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